SOLIDWORKS Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your SOLIDWORKS questions by filtering through the categories in our FAQ. Don’t see your question here? Check out our support page.

About 3DEXPERIENCE IDs for SOLIDWORKS Users

All SOLIDWORKS web pages and applications have switched from a SOLIDWORKS ID login page to a 3DEXPERIENCE ID login page.

Whether you are logging into a 3DEXPERIENCE application, the DS Support Knowledge Base, the SOLIDWORKS User Forum, MySolidWorks, or the SOLIDWORKS downloads page, you have a single login everywhere – 3DEXPERIENCE ID.

Learn more about 3DEXPERIENCE IDs for SOLIDWORKS users.
Do you have resources for SOLIDWORKS Design with Cloud Services to help me get started?

A dedicated getting started page has everything you need to get up and running, from download and install to onboarding and tutorials. Visit the Getting Started page.
Do you have resources to help me get started with SOLIDWORKS Design?

A dedicated getting started WIKI has everything you need to get up and running. Upon purchase you will receive access to the WIKI.
What is Cloud Services for SOLIDWORKS?

Cloud Services connects your SOLIDWORKS data to the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This connection enables you to leverage built-in tools to easily share and mark up designs, store and revise your data in the cloud, and manage and control the release of engineering data to manufacturing.
Visit the Cloud Services page to watch demo videos and learn more about collaborative design with SOLIDWORKS.